Wool is a protein fibre (ceratin) and consists of amino acid which is also the basic content of human bodies.
Characteristics of wool
It absorbs 40% water at 100% humidity without feeling wet (e.g. good absorption of perspiration)
Hydrophobic and hydrophilic attributes
Highest absorbency in comparison to other fibres
Flame resistant, does not melt
Ignition point at 600°C
Biodegradable, light, soil-resisting
Renewable raw material
Definition of woolfelt
DIN standard 61 205 (Deutsche Industrie Norm 61 205) defines felt as a textile structure which is created by the wet felting process where the inherent nature of wool and other animal hairs is utilised by pressure and warm moisture.
In the past, one called “felting” only the process where carded wool was doused with warm suds to form the cloth. Today “felting” means the complete manufacturing process from the fibre opening to the final treatment.
